Providing Big Firm Services With Small Firm Fees
At Holt & Patterson, we provide the same services as larger firms, but we are able to keep our costs low, which means savings for our clients. We will work with you to establish reasonable rates that match your financial capability and keep your business on track.
In addition to preparing tax returns, Holt & Patterson provides high-quality business advisory services. Smart business owners need financial guidance that combines the basics of accounting with the analysis of business data. Holt & Patterson advisors think outside of the box to solve your business’s tax and planning needs. We serve our clients as a trusted ally and ensure they have an independent, objective place to discuss their business concerns.
Our personal relationships with our clients are a testament to our commitment to making the process easier for you. Let us show you how we can meet your needs all year long.
At Holt & Patterson, Our People Make All The Difference
At Holt & Patterson we are more than a group of accountants and advisors, we are trusted professionals who help business owners across the St. Louis region navigate the often nebulous world of business accounting. We have long-term relationships with many of our clients in part because we take a personal interest in our client’s lives, businesses, and families. Our services aren’t simply transactional, but rather a concerted effort focused on your long-term success.
Meet The Team
Angel Williams-Deimeke
Accounting Technicianangelwilliams@holtpatterson.com
Aren Cummings, CPA
Tax Specialistarencummings@holtpatterson.com
Audrey Thies
Assistant Director of Tax Servicesaudreythies@holtpatterson.com
Becky Kissel, CPA
Director of Tax Servicesbeckykissel@holtpatterson.com
Brad Bekebrede, CIA
Assistant Director of Audits & Reviewsbradbekebrede@holtpatterson.com
Chris McKinney, CPA
Audit & Assurance Serviceschrismckinney@holtpatterson.com
Connor Ruedebusch
Accounting Processorconnorruedebusch@holtpatterson.com
Denise Lucas
Payroll & Human Resources Manager | Tax Preparerdeniselucas@holtpatterson.com
Gwen Kesel
Payroll Specialistgwenkesel@holtpatterson.com
Jennifer Clifton
Director of Accounting Services and Quality Controljenniferclifton@holtpatterson.com
Jodi Harfmann
Assistant Office Managerjodiharfmann@holtpatterson.com
Josh Lohmann, CPA
Director of Audits & Reviewsjoshlohmann@holtpatterson.com
Julie Fauss, CPA
Chief Operations Officerjuliefauss@holtpatterson.com
Liezl Kurtz
Director of Marketing & Communications | Administrative Assistantliezlkurtz@holtpatterson.com
Mark Mueller
Audit Staffmarkmueller@holtpatterson.com
Melissa Hutcherson
Office Managermelissahutcherson@holtpatterson.com
Michael Coen, CPA
Staff Accountantmikecoen@holtpatterson.com
Michael Patterson, CPA
Chief Executive Officermikepatterson@holtpatterson.com
Molly Smart, MBA
Administrative Assistantmollysmart@holtpatterson.com
Parker Cooke
Accounting and Operations Analyst I Payroll Coordinatorparkercooke@holtpatterson.com
Paul Boyet
Tax Preparerpaulboyet@holtpatterson.com
Penny Buchmueller, CPA
Senior Tax Specialistpennybuchmueller@holtpatterson.com
Seth Malinee, CPA
Assistant Director of Accounting Servicessethmalinee@holtpatterson.com
Sue Merry
Accounting Techniciansuemerry@holtpatterson.com
Thomas Moore
Senior Auditorthomasmoore@holtpatterson.com
William Meiners
Staff Accountantwillmeiners@holtpatterson.com
Zac Brune
Staff Accountantzacbrune@holtpatterson.com
Payroll
Gwen Kesel, Lauren Wallace, and Denise Lucas
Tax Services
Audrey Thies, Mike Coen, Molly Smart, Lisa Hopton, Aren Cummings, Penny Buchmueller, Becky Kissel, Will Meiners, and Julie Fauss
Accounting Services
Aren Cummings, Audrey Thies, Mike Coen, Julie Fauss, Angel Williams-Deimeke, and Seth Malinee
Audits & Reviews
Chris McKinney, Thomas Moore, Josh Lohmann, and Brad Bekebrede
Administrative Team
Liezl Kurtz, Jodi Harfmann, and Molly Smart